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SUMMARY:Online Net Zero Training - Net Zero for Builders (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Online\n			\n				Get your spot\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Net Zero for Builders (Day 2)\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In this course\, participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready Homes focused on optimizing performance and costs. Attendees will gain insight into Net Zero/Ready design principles\, equipment options\, emerging technologies\, and construction practices.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				\nDiscover the history of energy efficiency and Net Zero Energy housing in Canada.\nIdentify factors that are driving the Canadian housing market toward higher levels of energy performance.\nKnow the various definitions of Net Zero including the CHBA’s definition of Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes.\nUnderstand how to earn the CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder designation.\nLearn how an integrated design process and other optimization and costing tools together with HOT2000 energy modeling can help project teams reduce costs.\nKnow how to design and build Net Zero/Ready Homes that meet the program Technical Requirements using cost effective\, off-the-shelf technologies.\nUnderstand the key Building Science principles behind Net Zero best practices.\nHear how occupant loads (the largest energy loads in a Net Zero/Ready Home) may or may not impact a builders’ design and construction choices.\nUnderstand how Net Zero/Ready Homes are designed to deliver excellent indoor air quality\, helping to keep occupants healthy – a great selling feature with occupants now spending more time at home.\nLearn the construction technology and techniques behind Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes\, including:\n\nUsing modelling\, find the balance between energy efficiency and renewable energy with cost effectiveness as a key factor.\nBest practices for the building envelop\, including comfortable basements\, above grade walls and exposed floors\, super-efficient windows and doors\, effective roofing\, and ceiling insulation.\nBest practices for mechanical systems\, including space heating and cooling\, ventilation\, and water heating.\nBest practices for Solar PV design\, sizing\, orientation\, integration\, and installation.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Target Audience\n				Builders and site supervisors aiming to deliver Net Zero Homes.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Prerequisites\n				Participants should have a solid background in residential construction and familiarity with the complete build process.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Alignment\n				This foundational course is designed to complement and prepare you for further specialization in CHBA Net Zero programs. \nIncluding: \n\nCHBA NetZero Builder Course\nCHBA NetZero Renovator Course\nCHBA NetZero Energy Advisor Course
URL:https://vtgroup.ca/event/net-zero-training-net-zero-for-builders-day-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online,Paid Course
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